Iowa Workers Memorial Day Honors 61 Lost In 2013
In Des Moines mourners marked Iowa Workers Memorial Day remembering 61 state workers who died in 2013. Attendees included Gov Branstad Labor Commissioner Mauro and AFL CIO leader Ken Sagar with crosses on the lawn and a moment of silence in the state capitol.
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Senate passes broad government accountability bill in Iowa
Senate Democrats push a wide ranging transparency and whistle blower bill to end secret settlements and no bid contracts in state government.The plan would require disclosure of terminations and create a do not hire database while expanding whistle blower protections and banning pay for silence across state agencies. Republicans critique it as partisan and insufficient but say the process continues in the House.
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Branstad faces questions on governance for re election
Former aide Doug Gross says Branstad must show control of state government to win a sixth term. GOP leaders Carroll and Robinson concur the governor’s governance style matters, while Democrats hammer settlements and alleged mis management as Hatch challenges.
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